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Tudor: Baselworld 2017- Review of new releases with live pictures
This year was a pivotal year in terms of direction in my opinion for Tudorwatch. I got the feeling the company was now moving away from the niche market of collectors and now looking to be more commercial. Tudor want to dominate the price segment they are in. A tough call, because this is an area with a lot of competition.
To start we look at the new chronograph- based loosely on the big block for aesthetics. I was impressed with the build quality, the vintage bracelet was a nice touch. It is definitely a watch created for the mass market unlike the heritage chronographs which maybe were targeted specially at vintage collectors-perhaps.
I was very impressed with the calf strap - would look nice on the Black bay models too.
Next a new Black Bay- with steel bezel based on a vintage Submariner and now with date. Definitely more commercially viable with the date. Again very well made with some nice heritage touches.
Further increasing the appeal of the Black Bay, are the new bi colour models. The bracelet version manages to keep the cost down by only using solid gold for the bezel,crown and solid end link. The rest is gold filled.
Also available on distressed strap
Let years smash hit the Bronze is now available with a new version of the NATO strap
Finally my favourite of this year, the Black Bay 41mm. A very simple classical watch in a new size. Would look great on that calf strap from the chronograph. This would make a great "beater watch".
Best
Imran
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Tudor: Baselworld 2017- Review of new releases with live pictures
This year was a pivotal year in terms of direction in my opinion for Tudorwatch. I got the feeling the company was now moving away from the niche market of collectors and now looking to be more commercial. Tudor want to dominate the price segment they are...
Thanks for the pictorial report, again, Imran. The Black Bay 41 is certainly a very interesting watch.
At least my favorite from the 2017 novelties. Best, Nicolas
Another great report and pictures.
Some nice watches, particularly the 41mm which, as you say, would look even better on a nice strap. The chronograph however, oh dear - no! For me the snowflake hand (which I like on the others in the range) just looks odd on a chronograph. Regards, Kev.
What a lot of photos?
Tudor is on the move. Don't forget the Pelagos Chrono and the Heritage Advisor.
Black Bay steel for me.
Yes, I know it has a date. I'm afraid we go nuts over its inclusion on every watch. On this model, I am not bothered by it. If I could change one thing, I would erase the extra lines of text on the bottom of the dial (keeping the red water rating though)....
Really looking forward to trying the 41mm on
As much as I liked the idea of the 36mm, it simply did not fully work on my wrist (admittedly only tried the bracelet one). Have high hopes for the 41mm though Thanks for your report!
